Families Navigating Addiction & Recovery

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Families Navigating Addiction & Recovery Podcast

Our goal with “Families Navigating Addiction & Recovery” Podcast is to introduce our audience to interesting and authentic voices in the world of recovery. “Families Navigating Addiction & Recovery” is about families. It’s about communities. It places addiction in its proper context and empowers every family member to achieve a better outcome – a transformation. Part of our work is bringing together these voices. Providing a platform, for people like you, to share your stories and perspectives, creates an opportunity to reach someone. To touch their lives. To help improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities. Together.

  1. Dr. Mike Barnes discusses his dissertation topic: Is It Time For Family Change in Addiction Treatment?

    11/03/2020

    Dr. Mike Barnes discusses his dissertation topic: Is It Time For Family Change in Addiction Treatment?

    “So much of what we do perpetuates problems, not by intent, but by a lack of understanding.” -Dr. Mike Barnes   The main focus of the recovery process is often given to the addict in the family and there’s nothing wrong with that. It is out of genuine love that they go to great lengths to make sure the needs of their loved one are well provided for. But for family recovery to be realized in its entirety, they must look into the often undermined effects of addiction: trauma. Family members don’t realize that they are traumatized until they start prioritizing their own needs. Hence today’s episode homes in on how to help family members realize that they are traumatized and help them recover from it. Our guest, Dr. Mike Barnes also talks about the biology of how we cope with problems and the epigenetics of addiction and trauma. This understanding will greatly help in the treatment and recovery process that families may choose along their journey. He also differentiates between problem and crisis and how our stories create an impact on the decisions we make. Dr. Barnes also gives some suggestions in making the paradigm shift in family recovery even more effective. It only takes one or two members to spark the change. The question now lies on who’s going to take that privilege. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/   Highlights: 03:47 Serving Families With Addiction  10:47 Living in Recovery Together 18:32 Coping Begins With Family Goals and Values 23:48 Helping Families To Understand That They Are Traumatized 31:53 The Epigenetics of Addiction and Trauma 38:13 Understanding The Biology of How We Cope To And Solve Problems 44:50 3 Rules of an Alcoholic Family And How to Challenge Them 54:55 A Shift In Recovery Processes Needed

    1h 4m
  2. Individual Family and Community Solutions for PTSD and Addiction with Dr. Ed Tick and Denise Klein

    26/02/2020

    Individual Family and Community Solutions for PTSD and Addiction with Dr. Ed Tick and Denise Klein

    “We need to communalize rather than individualize. And we need to normalize rather than pathologize.”  - Ed Tick   The society we’re living in today has forced veterans to carry the moral and social burdens of warfare alone. As a result, their unspoken pain and sorrows evolved into trauma and addiction problems which also affect the family unit that they belong to. From this, societal issues increase and communities sink into decay. To address this problem, Dr. Ed Tick and Denise Klein join the platform to share their wisdom. They impress on seeing beyond the surface recovery and diving deeper into the feelings associated with addiction rather than just the cessation of visible symptoms. They also expound on how to spark significant cultural changes as opposed to smaller individual changes and how to build communities through visualization, open communication, and creating opportunities. They also highlight the need to normalize rather than pathologize.  Individual empowerment is the key to strengthen the family and eventually the whole community. Tune in and join the healing movement! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/   Highlights: 04:00 Veteran Experience Help Heal Addiction 13:30 Symptoms That Causes Breakdown In Families 16:34 Trauma As Normative Part Of Experience 18:13 Educating People About Trauma 30:08  Everyone Gets Traumatized Everyday 35:45 Making Trauma More Visible 40:18  Move Into Normalization And Communalization 45:31 Warriors Return 48:07 Empowerment And Being Authentic

    52 min
  3. Joshua Shea Talks About a Most Difficult Topic with Addiction That You Need to Hear

    12/02/2020

    Joshua Shea Talks About a Most Difficult Topic with Addiction That You Need to Hear

    “The idea behind sex addiction is not to stop having sex entirely and remove sex from your life. The idea is to develop a healthy sexuality.” - Joshua Shea   The desire for love and pleasure is innate to all humans. However, as the world evolved, activities that were traditionally regarded as private and conservative are gradually becoming acceptable with the general public. Pornography is one of the industries that has dominated the web and access to it has become easier. As a result, even school-aged children are at risk of developing an addiction as their curiosity peeks and peer pressure pushes them deeper into the pleasure pool. Today, Joshua Shea, a former pornography addict, shares his battle with pornography. He lists the warnings signs of pornography addiction and differentiates the two types of pornography users. He also gives a comparison of different addictions and what makes them similar to each other. As we begin to understand pornography, the kind of intervention necessary becomes clearer and the motivation to stand against it becomes stronger.  Pornography may have the power to destroy morals and psychological balance. But nothing is stronger than a family working together to uphold their integrity. Tune in and learn how to develop a healthy sexuality.  Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/   Highlights: 05:50 Internet Has Changed The Game 11:38 Warning Signs Of Pornography 20:00 Two Types Of Pornography Users 23:01 Two Things Partners Need To Do 28:11 Parallels Of All Addictions 30:40 Standpoints Of Family Members 37:33 Understanding Pornography 43:13 Addiction Is A Disease

    48 min
  4. Discovering & Breaking Patterns of Underlying Drivers that Enable Addiction with Rene Eram

    29/01/2020

    Discovering & Breaking Patterns of Underlying Drivers that Enable Addiction with Rene Eram

    “There's no ruler until that addict bottoms out and wakes up into their conscious self, their authentic self, and starts the path of recovery.”    Codependency is a confusing topic under addiction. Numerous ideas branch out that often lead to misunderstanding and eventually, increased harm. Today, Rene Eram joins the stage to enlighten some of the misinformation on codependency and expound on the subject from a different perspective. He explains the nature of roles played out in the drama and points out to these roles as both inherited where one comes out as dominant. These invisible patterns create an obsessive connection that often leads to betrayal, rejection, and abandonment. Rene also discusses the hang-over stage in this type of relationship and nurturing broken programming as a means of coping mechanisms. We all can be addicted to something but this conversation warns mainly on a much destructive form of addiction: progressive addiction.  The goal of recovery is to neutralize codependency and move to your authentic self. Don’t miss out on today’s episode.  Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/ Highlights: 02:50 Fascination With Invisible Patterns 04:07 Invisible Patterns 06:09 Two Roles: Controller And Dependent 11:16 Codependent Mapping 20:26 Hang-over Stage 24:32 Inherited Pattern Of Codependence  37:12 Being Their Authentic Self 43:49 Self Rescue Mission

    52 min
  5. What To Do and Not Do if You’re Thinking About Intervention with Stan McKnight

    15/01/2020

    What To Do and Not Do if You’re Thinking About Intervention with Stan McKnight

    “The real key to success is what happens after they leave treatment.” -Stan McKnight    Technological advancement has really brought the world to a new era. Communication, education, travel and even relationships are not how they used to be decades ago. If you’re contemplating on finding an intervention that’s compatible with your situation and conditions, there are things that you must consider. Stan McKnight shares his expertise on navigating addiction and recovery. It’s rather imperative to know the do’s and don’ts before jumping in to a decision. The life of your loved one is at stake, hence, an uneducated or partially educated  judgment can be very detrimental. This conversation is full of wisdom that can help you and your family before, during and after treatment. Stan also shares a useful tool to aid in developing accountability and trust in the family nucleus. Today’s episode is for everyone who is determined to get to recovery and change their life forever.    Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/   Highlights: 02:48 Getting a Vital Lesson From Interventions and Recovery 07:38 Addiction- 2000 and Beyond 09:07 What NOT To Do 16:03 How to Diagnose Denial    17:24 What To Do 21:59 The Accountability Tool 27:29 Send the Right Message 32:42 Try IAM!

    38 min
  6. Nancy Miggins Provides Tips For You to Master Self-Care That Supports Your Best Decision-Making

    01/01/2020

    Nancy Miggins Provides Tips For You to Master Self-Care That Supports Your Best Decision-Making

    “All you need to do is take action every day to support your body and your body is going to take care of you.” -Nancy Miggins    To take care of yourself is to take care of others. The last thing we want is to fall ill when everybody has already recovered. It’s something everyone must do and gain mastery over. When we are at the negative end of the continuum, we cannot function at an optimum level. Therefore, any decision made while in that state of stress can mean only trouble. Joining us in today’s episode is Dr. Nancy Miggins, a seasoned expert in health and wellness. She provides practical guidance on how to master self-care in 8 simple steps. She also lets us in on some fun facts about detoxification and weight loss. The human physiological makeup is designed to be able to heal itself. Therefore, as the owners of our personage, it is our sheer duty to support it.  Join in and “reclaim your power over health”!  Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/   Highlights: 03:50 Reclaim Power Over Health Without Narcotics 08:13 How to Shift From Self-Destructive Patterns  17:49 Stress and Disease  21:06 Facilitated Pathway  24:39 How to Break Down Stress  29:37 How to Find Gratitude Amidst Crisis 40:30 Where Does Healing Really Happen?  46:52 8 Daily Practices to Master Health

    53 min
  7. Vincent Perrone Discusses a First Step to Making Your Best Decisions About Your Loved One

    18/12/2019

    Vincent Perrone Discusses a First Step to Making Your Best Decisions About Your Loved One

    “The first step is really just seeing what the pieces are at play and accepting the pieces at play as they are.” -Vincent Peronne   Sometimes what makes our fight harder is not the fight itself, but the things that we can’t control. In that event, what are we to do? Vincent Peronne sheds light on this topic and expounds on the inside out of neurology. He also shares about the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a type of sensory-intervention developed by Dr. Stephen Porges and how it can complement recovery. You can move through adversities and win your battle. This conversation will help you determine the best possible steps to help your loved one.  Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/   Highlights: 03:33 Learning the Inside Out of Neurology 12:48 Strength of the Family vs Strength of Addiction  24:44 The Safe And Sound Protocol and Sensory Healing  33:17 What’s In and Out of Our Control 38:50 Effective Handling of What’s In and Out of Our Control 46:52 Groups and Nervous System Regulation 49:46 Increase Your Resiliency

    56 min
  8. Stephanie Small Shares Tips to Move From Feeling “Normal” to natural, effective solutions to feel drastically better

    04/12/2019

    Stephanie Small Shares Tips to Move From Feeling “Normal” to natural, effective solutions to feel drastically better

    “The gut is the gateway to health.” -Stephanie Small    Want an intervention that’s effective and natural? We often resort to medicines to get a dose of relief without really understanding what we are treating. Healing comes from addressing the root cause rather than just alleviating symptoms. Apparently, biochemistry plays a huge role in symptoms we mistake as psychological or emotional. Stephanie Small joins us in another life-altering conversation on mental health nutrition. She expounds on the influence of gut health to body homeostasis. Occurring imbalances can create somatic chaos that often lead to inflammation or even depression. But, there is something you can do. Tune in to today’s episode and learn the healthy and effective way to recovery.      Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/   Highlights: 02:57 Doing What Social Workers Do and Beyond 06:58 Before You Pop A Pill   11:34 How to Detect Imbalances   17:43 It’s Not Just About Eating More Vegetables!  26:08 Gut and Inflammation  31:38 The Body Under Prolonged Stress 37:04 Accountability and Recovery  41:23 When to Eat Potato Chips

    45 min
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Our goal with “Families Navigating Addiction & Recovery” Podcast is to introduce our audience to interesting and authentic voices in the world of recovery. “Families Navigating Addiction & Recovery” is about families. It’s about communities. It places addiction in its proper context and empowers every family member to achieve a better outcome – a transformation. Part of our work is bringing together these voices. Providing a platform, for people like you, to share your stories and perspectives, creates an opportunity to reach someone. To touch their lives. To help improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities. Together.

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